Welcome to the Emotion Processing Studies Page

CURRENT STUDIES THAT MAY INTEREST YOU

EDI-Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) Study – 4-8 year olds

Are you the parent of a 4–8-year-old with autism spectrum disorder? You and your child may be able to participate in a study to help validate an assessment called the Emotion Dysregulation Inventory (EDI), through functional near-infrared spectroscopy technology (fNIRS). Participants will complete assessments and play computer games while they wear a cap on their head to measure brain activity.

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Emotion Processing

AGE: 4-8

DURATION: 2-3 hours

VISITS: 1-2

LOCATION: Webster Hall-University of Pittsburgh Campus

COMPENSATION: YES

Brain, Emotion, & Sleep in Teens: The BEST Study – Ages 13-17

Are you the parent of a teen ages 13-17 who is enrolled in high school? If so, you and your teen may be able to participate in a research study to help learn more about how sleep impacts teenagers’ moods. Some teens may also be asked to take part in an optional study following the initial part of the study. Compensation provided.

Emotion Processing

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

Other Sleep Disorders

AGE: 13 - 17

DURATION: 6-10 hours

VISITS: 2-3 visits

LOCATION: The Mood & Brain Lab, Loeffler Building in Oakland

COMPENSATION: NONE

Adolescent Attention to Emotion Study - Girls Ages 13-15 and their Mothers

Are you the biological mother of a teen girl aged 13-15? If so, you and your daughter may be eligible to participate in a research study to help learn more about how girls pay attention to emotional information and how this is related to their risk for developing emotional disorders. Compensation provided.

Emotion Processing

Healthy Child

Other Adolescent/Teen Health

AGE: 13 - 15

SEX ASSIGNED AT BIRTH: Female

DURATION: 3-4 hours per visit

VISITS: 3-4 (evening hours available)

LOCATION: Oxford Building & Sennott Square – Oakland

COMPENSATION: YES

RELATED RESEARCH AREAS:

Child Development